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Welcome

Welcome to the homepage of the Contessa 26 Association. On this page you can find links to information about the Contessa 26, details of forthcoming events, a list of boats for sale. Just click on the links to the left.

2016 Racing Round Up Plus - More Excellent Class Results

In addition to the currently published racing round up report which in the main reports on the Association supported events there are two other 2016 prestigious south coast events in which Contessa 26s have dominated.Graham Walton in Concession has won and is champion of the Junior Offshore Group (JOG) Class 6 Inshore Series class. The series comprised 6 races, Concession sailed a consistent and solid series to win Class and included in Graham’s results was an excellent JOG overall win in the Nab Tower Race.Also Chris Charlesworth and Rob Gullan sailing Meow have won the 2016 Double Handed National Championships held in September. They recorded wins in all 3 races in Class 3 which were a mix of round the cans and windward leeward races. There was a large entry for these Nationals which are now established as an important event.Class congratulations to both Concession and Meow.

2016 AGM reports and future events.

The AGM held on 12th November 2016 at RLYC was well attended, reports from the meeting are downloadable, the AGM minutes are for registered members just log in to see the minutes.

Southern Racing Programme 2017

Saturday 13th May Race Training Day with Class Island Sailing Club

Saturday 10th June Passage Race, Cruise in company and South Coast Rally meet up - starting in Cowes finishing Yarmouth

Saturday 17th June Double Handed Round the Island Race

Saturday 1st July Round the Island Race

Saturday/Sunday9th/10th September National Championships – Royal Southern YC at Hamble

The First Fifty Years

There are still a few copies left of the book published by the Association chronicling the history of the Contessa 26. I know many of you have already purchased a copy but for those who haven't it would make a handy Christmas present!

If you would like a copy please contact me, David Houlton, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 2 Pippin Close Lymington Hants SO41 3TP with your address and cheque made out to Contessa 26 Class. Cost is £15 for members or £20 for others. P & P is an additional. £3.50.

Order now to avoid disappointment !

David

AGM and Dinner 2016

The AGM and Annual Dinner is to take place at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club on Saturday 12 November.

We will probably be able to organise a limited amount of accommodation provided by those members living in the area – so please let us know on the form if you would like us to try and arrange such accommodation.

The dinner, at £26.00 per head, will be at 7 for 7.30pm and will consist of: